Covington, OH vs Wauseon, OH

Covington is moderately more affordable than Wauseon, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Covington scores 65 compared to 68 for Wauseon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Wauseon can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Covington is $625/month compared to $814/month in Wauseon — a 23% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Covington has cheaper rent, Wauseon actually has lower median home values ($143,400 vs $162,200).

Median household income in Covington is $51,157 compared to $74,337 in Wauseon (-31.2%). While Wauseon is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Covington spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Wauseon.